EP.IC - Edric Poon In Company

Thinking of buying a franchise? Scaling your brand overseas? Or just curious about what's actually driving business growth in Asia rightnow? This episode breaks it all down. Edric sits down with Gan Shee Wen, President of FLASingapore and founder of furniture retail brand Commune, to unpack the state of franchising and licensing in 2026 and what it means for you as a businessowner. Timestamps...

What if you could test a hire before fully committing? What if the smartest move wasn't to hire full-time at all? Meet Reza Behnam, founder of Fractional First and serial entrepreneur. In this episode of the EP.IC podcast, we talk about a smarter way to build your leadership team. Reza moved from Yahoo Southeast Asia to building and exiting his own startups, and somewhere along the way he spot...

Are event organizers leaving money and data on the table? In this episode of the EP.IC Podcast, host Edric sits down with Errol Lim, COO and Co-Founder of Jublia AI, to unpack how the events industry is evolving from gut-feel networking to data-driven, AI-powered engagement. Errol shares the story behind founding Jublia in 2012, born from a simple observation in Stockholm: networking at events was...

Franchising in Asia is one of the fastest ways to scale your brand—but only if done right. In this new podcast episode, Franchise Growth Strategist—Hsien Naidu from Astreem Consulting, shares key insights from over 20 years in the industry, covering what franchisors must get right before expanding into Asia. From brand control and operational consistency to franchisee selection, training, and long...

EP.IC Events - Featuring upcoming Trade Exhibitions and Conferences from the region NOW Expo Asia 2026: The First Nursing Ecosystem Expo in Manila (Free Registration) In this episode of EP.IC Events - we meet Christine Lasig of the NOW Expo Asia 2026, a first-of-its-kind trade exhibition and platform for the entire nursing ecosystem, happening June 26–27, 2026 at SM Megamall Trade Hall 1 in Manila...

Episode Overview Kelvin Tjia is the founder of 3Degrees - a TikTok-style social impact platform that helps people discover charitable causes through immersive short videos. He shares insights about startup challenges, overcoming donor fatigue in the philanthropic space and the need to change the way social impact is seen and done. Connect with Kelvin For more, visit https://www.3degrees.app/ Conne...

Hi everyone, I wanted to share a heartfelt review of 2025, divided into three chapters: Chapter: 1: My journey as a podcaster As a podcaster, I've heard so many founder and leadership stories, but something about impact-driven content drew my attention - much more than before. Why? Simply because I can finally say that I am in a position to share these stories that can make an impact. In turn,...

Purpose-Driven Tourism: A Conversation with Raj KumarIPC Group: https://ipcgroup.com.sg/More about The Rotary Club Singapore: https://www.rotary.org.sg/Connect with Raj on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-kumar-19074552/Hosted & Produced by Edric PoonProduced by Kaleoscopic CommunicationsIn this episode of the EP.IC podcast, we speak with Raj Kumar, Managing Director of IPC Group and...

Episode Summary: In this episode of the EP.IC Podcast, we chat with Maggie Dumra, founder of Jaedals, a socially conscious footwear brand. Maggie shares her journey from a career in media production to building businesses that create positive social impact, including supporting women in need and giving back to communities in India and Singapore. Support Jaedals and their mission by checking out th...

Are you curious about how Singapore’s changing society will impact your family, career, or business? Darius Lee, Executive Director of Cultivate SG, joins the podcast! Listen in to a practical, eye-opening conversation about building a thriving, sustainable future for all generations! In this episode, we discuss:• How Singapore’s demographic shifts affect you and your loved ones—and what you can d...

Our guest: Danielle Van De Velde, is a public speaker, author, and expert in meditation and transformative practices. We discuss the concept of 'low key philanthropy' and how Dani's business practices, which include donating a substantial portion of her proceeds to over 40 causes and charities across Southeast Asia. The conversation explores the importance of businesses considering the...

Warning: Occasion Explicit language and schoolboy humour (Don't judge me) The big question - Is a Sabbatical good for you or not? In this episode of the Epic Podcast, Edric Poon interviews Jeremiah Su, a co-founder and community builder. They discuss the concept of the 'four P's' which include proficiency, profit, purpose, and passion. Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of purpose in life and shar...

In this episode of Podcasters Playbook, Coen Tan, a passionate podcaster known for his show the Wholehearted Podcast. They discuss Coen's journey in podcasting, touching on themes of self-discovery, authenticity, and the challenges associated with starting and maintaining a podcast. Coen shares his personal struggles and triumphs, providing valuable insights into overcoming fears, finding one's vo...

In this episode of the EPIC Podcast, Edric hosts Cassandra Ong, founder of Otterhalf, a fractional marketing agency. Cassandra shares her journey from being an employee to becoming a business owner, the challenges she faced in sales, handling dry months, managing finances, and valuable advice for budding entrepreneurs. Watch till the end and get some exclusive marketing tips for each stage of your...

Warning: Explicit language Adrian Tan's Journey from Burnout to Balance (#NoMoreBosses) In this episode of the EP.IC Podcast, host Edric chats with Adrian Tan about his rollercoaster ride in the business world. Adrian opens up about his early days, dealing with burnout, and eventually deciding to go solo. They discuss the often-overlooked topic of employer wellness, and Adrian shares his tips on s...

Welcome to another episode of the EP.IC podcast! In today's episode, John Lim, founder of DeepForest SG, joins the podcast, bringing a truly unique and refreshing conversation over tea. This episode takes a delightful turn into the world of tea appreciation and the journey of entrepreneurship in the wellness industry. If you're curious about the intersection of wellness and business, this...

In this engaging episode, Edric speaks with Joe Augustin, a well-known radio personality, professional MC, and avid fan of mentalism! They dive deep into the intricacies of personal branding, Joe's extensive career in radio, and the importance of staying curious and hungry. From funny anecdotes about radio days to insightful advice on career development and personal growth, this episode covers...

Welcome to the podcasters playground, the place for podcasters to share their podcasting stories, tips, and other interesting topics that come to mind. If you're looking to develop your podcast, this is probably the best place to start. In this episode of the Podcasters Playground Podcast, Edric chats with Sharad Lal, host of the 'How to Live' podcast. They dive deep into Sharad's...

Welcome back to the EP.IC podcast - the podcast where anybody can inspire everybody! Julien joins the podcast, to share his experience in setting SLEEK - one of the fast rising companies in the world of business operations and administration service providers! If you're starting up a business, you will need a corp sec, tax audits and all the other admin stuff that would probably baffle most pe...

Ever been scolded for daydreaming? Well, if it's happened to you, you'd be happy to know that Daydreaming is a good thing! Pow, CCO of Hustle & Bustle, joins the podcast to talk more about how we can harness the power of day dreaming to succeed in life! In this roller coaster of an episode, Pow and I talk about how daydreaming turned from "Demon" to "Superpower", hi...

Justin Lee, Co-Founder of Chop Value Singapore - an company that turns chopsticks into sustainable furniture and much more! Justin joins the podcast to share his ideas on what could be greener, how it's important to go green, but without the bias. What bias you ask? Check it out in this episode of #Edricpoonincompany #podcast! Produced by: Kaleoscopic Communications Pte Ltd Host: Edric Poon Gu...

Meet @Marissa Nasutino - an Organizational Psychologist, Parenting Coach and Public Speaker. Or perhaps, the name "VJ Marissa" from #MTV #Indonesia? She's come a long way and now she's on the #podcast to let us know how empathy can be learnt, taught and applied in organizations. We chat about Organizational Psychology, Neuroplasticity, the power of learning daily and dive into ou...

"Companies aren't looking to have high value production in their line of business, even though they know it's one of the best ways to get their message out there!" This is true, and I found out the hard way. In this episode, we highlight a few opportunities for video production to get into the content game, and how it could help build their business up! If you like the podcast, p...

Meet Pearl Lim - Co-Founder of Curious Leaders Circle, and Host and Producer of Rebel Curiosities Podcast! Pearl joins the #epicpodcast to let us know WHY leaders should ask WHY! Leaders must be more curious, to adapt, to adjust and to make the right decisions for their teams! We explore the connections between Business Leadership and Curiousity, culture differences between Generations in the work...

Welcome to Inside (ED)ition, an audio newsletter, that aims to help professionals better understand the amazing uses of podcasting in business, communications, personal and professional development! In this episode of the podcast, we take a peek at what an Company Podcast could look like, how its used and the benefits of having your own internal podcast, such as how an internal podcast builds stro...